Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/3/24: 2024 Voting Begins, Trump Caves To Pro-Lifers, Trump Endorses Legal Weed, Brazil Blocks Twitter In Elon War, Israel Protests Erupt, Bibi Sabotages Ceasefire Deal
Sep 3, 2024
Jerry Scahill, an investigative journalist and co-founder of The Intercept, joins to discuss pressing political dynamics as 2024 voting kicks off. They delve into Trump's shifting stances on abortion and marijuana, highlighting how these issues are influencing voter behavior. The conversation also covers significant global protests, notably in Israel, where public frustration mounts over leadership failures. Additionally, they examine Brazil's Twitter ban and its implications for free speech in the context of political discourse.
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Trump Campaign's Messaging Problem
- Trump's campaign has struggled with messaging, focusing on Biden's absence.
- They missed opportunities to define Kamala Harris early on, letting positive media coverage dominate.
Harris' Approval Rating Shift
- Kamala Harris' approval rating has shifted dramatically, showing soft initial impressions.
- She benefits from not being saddled with unpopular Biden administration policies.
Shifting Electoral Landscape
- The electoral map has changed since the last election, making Pennsylvania a potential loss for Harris.
- Multiple paths to 270 exist for Democrats, even without Pennsylvania.